Bøger af Bob Regan

The Florida Keys are a group of islands, full of history and mystery, tenuously connected by a sinuous highway to the southern coast of Florida. There is something about them which attracts, or at least intrigues, a lot of people. They are especially eclectic as they attract a wide range of visitors including Jimmy Buffet and Ernest Hemingway fans. This is the story primarily of the origin of the names of many of the Keys and their features as well as the origin and development of many of the features themselves offered in the hope that it may help residents and visitors to further enjoy and appreciate 'The Keys".

This work delves into the various remnants of the past that exist throughout the city as well as some well-known locales which are themselves signs of the past.

The White House, Capitol, Washington Monument and other major sites along the Mall in Washington, D.C. are what populate the itineraries of visitors to our nation's capital. However, the city also hosts many other interesting sites, typically not mentioned in travel books, which are historic, interesting, and never crowded. . Herein we highlight, and offer a synopsis, of a few that are still worthy of a visit.

Gloucester Isle has lured many visitors to the area. Indeed, this area of eastern Massachusetts has a long history as a favored vacation destination attracting many visitors. The cool, clean, clear air and attractive countryside coupled with ready access initially by railroad and then highways long ago established this region as a vacation mecca. The intent of this book is to highlight the region's history, setting and many attractions affording the visitor a broader and more inviting view of the area and offering many diverse options to complement a visit to this fabled Isle.

Bob Regan once again explores an area. His previous books-The Steps of Pittsburgh, The Bridges of Pittsburgh and The Names of Pittsburgh-have all received acclaim, attracting thousands interested in Pittsburgh's storied past. Undoubtedly, The Realm of Deep Creek Lake will do the same for Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County as he brings to life this crown jewel of the county as well as the many natural and historic features of the area.

The Great Allegheny Passage is the longest rails-to-trails biking/hiking trail east of the Mississippi. It travels through five counties from Allegany County, MD to Allegheny County, PA, has a relief of 1,765 feet, and takes 149 miles to traverse the 85 mile direct line distance from end to end. Spanning two states, five counties, 400 million years of geologic time, and hundreds of years of history it has become one of the premier tourist attraction in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Bob Regan once again lets us into the vaults of Pittsburgh's storied past. His previous books-The Steps of Pittsburgh, The Bridges of Pittsburgh and The Names of Pittsburgh-have all received acclaim, attracting thousands interested in the City's storied past. Undoubtedly, Quintessentially Pittsburgh will do the same as he brings to life the historic inclines, trolleys and athletic stadiums as well as the City's rich theater history and place in the world of cinema.

This work addresses the early turnpikes and railroads in the Mid-Atlantic States. A previous book (Early Canals of the Mid-Atlantic States) focused on the canals in this region. In a fifty-year period in the early nineteenth century the country developed three effective transportation technologies and moved relatively seamlessly between them. The impact and consequences of these on the country's development and expansion were profound. Transportation venues over that time period can be separated into three eras, all with soft dates: the turnpike era from 1792-1845, followed by the canal era from 1794 to 1855, and finally the railroad era from 1828 to 1873.

Not since Fawlty Towers has there been a story of an Inn imbued with such charm and presence. A story of a special place and personal renewal involving an experience of a vortex.

Several hundred years ago in the early days of our Country, travel and material transportation was not easily accomplished. Canalized rivers and manmade canals were the most practical means of developing transit to the interior of the Country. At the beginning of the 19th century there were less than 100 miles of canals in the country yet by midcentury there were well over 4,000 miles of canals throughout the land. Indeed, canals served as the interstate highways of the day. However, not all the canals were for transportation as there were also irrigation canals as well as canals to provide water power, particularly for the textile and paper mills of New England

Bob Regan once again lets us into the vaults of western Pennsylvania's storied past. His previous books-The Steps of Pittsburgh, The Bridges of Pittsburgh and The Names of Pittsburgh-have all received acclaim, attracting thousands interested in the Pittsburgh's storied past. Undoubtedly, The names of Washington County will do the same for the region south of the City of Pittsburgh as he brings to life the historic elements of this county.

The history of Pittsburgh's railroads and how through the rails to trails program many unused rail corridors have been turned into riverside recreational trails.

A Detailed survey of the churches in the City of Pittsburgh summarizing affiliations, number and locations. The survey revealed that Pittsburgh, the city of ethnic churches, today, has over 400 churches.

The defensive or border walls have long preceded today's discussions of a border wall between the United States and Mexico. There have been many famous historic walls that are long gone and many that still exist today intact or as remnants. In addition, there are many famous fictional walls and walls have also become part of today's popular culture

The City of St Petersburg abounds with names. Consider the various names of its many neighborhoods, streets, parks and buildings. They are used routinely throughout every day but little attention is paid to the meaning behind them. This is the story primarily of the origin of the names of many of the City of St Petersburg's features as well as the origin and development of many of the features themselves offered in the hope that it may help residents and visitors to further enjoy and appreciate 'The Sunshine City'.

Bob Regan's personal story of his experiences working in the geologic training program for the Apollo astronauts

a description of the historical origins of the Town of Leesburg, VA and its homes, parks, streets and more

Accessibility is about making websites that don't exclude people with visual, aural, or physical disabilities. Through real-world examples, this practical book will teach you how to create or retrofit accessible websites quickly and easily. This book is aimed toward web professionals creating accessible websites or updating existing sites to make them accessible. It's also useful for corporate, university, and government policy-makers involved in the development and maintenance of websites for their institutions.The thorough and practical accessibility techniques outlined in this book come from some of the best accessibility professionals in the business. The techniques are illustrated and accompanied by real-world examples from live sites, demonstrating that accessibility is not the enemy of great visual design.

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